1. (a) An identification card, or other similar document that includes information necessary to allow enrollees and insureds to access services or coverage under an HMO evidence of coverage or a preferred provider benefit plan, that is issued by an HMO or preferred provider carrier subject to this subchapter pursuant to §21.2801 of this title (relating to Scope) shall comply with the requirements of this section.

2. (b) An identification card or other similar document issued to enrollees or insureds shall include the following information:

   1. (1) the name of the enrollee or insured;
   2. (2) the first date on which the enrollee or insured became eligible for benefits under the plan or a toll-free number that a preferred provider may use to obtain such information; and
   3. (3) the letters "TDI" or "DOI" prominently displayed on the front of the card or document.
3. (c) The requirements of this section apply to an HMO evidence of coverage or a preferred provider benefit plan issued or renewed on or after February 1, 2004.

Source Note:The provisions of this §21.2820 adopted to be effective February 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 1007.